Carnage on the 2011 Carrera Panamericana

photos from http://lacarrera2007.blogspot.com/

perhaps the finest 100% unrestored exterior and interior Shelby Mustang GT 500 existing. (it was kept in climate controlled storage from '75 - '05)

One of the most coveted prizes a Shelby can collect is the Chairman’s Award, given to a select number of original, unrestored vehicles at the annual SAAC Convention. This 1969 Shelby GT500 was a hands-down winner in 2006 at SAAC 31, taking the prize after thirty-five years of careful storage in a dry, heated garage. Prior to that, it had been a summer car for its second owner, who purchased it from its first owner in June 1970 at 6,000 miles, just months into its life. It was retired in 1975, never to see the light of day until 2005.

Now showing approximately 49,000 miles, the car is still entirely original except for tires and exhaust, some new belts and hoses and a replacement smog system. The Deluxe Décor interior is virtually flawless, as if it has never been occupied, and all the original inspection stickers and grease-pencil markings are intact. The recipient of a sympathetic detailing by Colin Comer, the car is uniquely finished in its original Pastel Grey paint with Black interior and Red seat and carpet inserts, an unusual and attractive combination.

Described by Comer as “absolutely the finest unrestored, 100% original paint and interior 1969 GT-500 you will find”, there is no disputing its qualification as a collector’s dream, especially taking into account its fully documented history in the hands of a single caring owner over a thirty-five year period. There is simply no other GT500 like it.

Highlights: -
Unrestored original 1969 Shelby GT500
 - Original paint, interior, driveline, stickers and factory markings
 - Winner, Chairman’s Award, SAAC 31, 2006
 - Pastel Grey with Blue stripes, Black/Red interior
 - 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air 4-speed
 - Detailed by Colin Comer
 - New Goodyear GT Polyglas tires
 - Completely documented with inspection reports, Owner’s Manual and warranty book

Found on http://mentallydefectiveandborntoolate.tumblr.com/post/69781005117/hotrodzandpinups-oldschoolgarage-69-shelby

unusual drag racing cars

all from http://stiffspeed.tumblr.com

occasional side effect of 1970's drag racing... wrecking

above, 1971 with Shaker hood scoop.

all from stiffspeed.tumblr.com

Test drive area.. with a 1969 GT 500 Shelby Cobra Mustang. Let the burnout begin!

found on http://prova275.tumblr.com

Some Shelby GT 350 Mustangs I came across at Speedfest 2013

above, not a Shelby GT 350, but is a High Perf 289, and from what I've been told, isn't a shelby GT 350 basically because it's not a fast back, but has the rest of the GT 350 parts, including Shelby adjustable race front suspension

I noticed the grill badge on this car is not what I've become used to seeing on Mustangs, what it's from I don't know. The next car has the red white and blue pony I'm used to.

old and cool vs new that anyone can buy.... but why would you for the same amount? Archie astutely points out the obvious in the comments

Archie said You could drive the new one harder and worry about it less.

the only race 1969 Shelby GT 350 Mustang I've ever seen

probably only other photographers that have been out on the track taking pictures can tell that I've posted photos from almost every one of the areas we can be at, on the K rails, and in order... as if I was moving at the race car's speed, along side for one 1/4 of the track.... maybe it's just ridiculous to post them this way.... but I still like the way it turned out

to compare it to a street driven one I photographed http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/09/shelbys-at-escondidos-cruisin-grand.html